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NCT Number: NCT07124429

Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.

The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties.

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Key information

Conditions

Femur; Short

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bahceşehir University Health Center

Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Surgical interventions aimed at correcting femur length have held a very important place in the development of orthopedic surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18 and 45 years
  • Male gender
  • Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only
  • The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique

Exclusion criteria

  • Female patients
  • Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery
  • Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age

Treatment and study plan

reformer pilates

Other

Reformer pilates is a form of exercise that uses a specialized machine with a sliding carriage and springs to provide resistance. It is highly effective for improving core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone while also promoting better posture and balance.

Conservative treatment

Other

Conservative physiotherapy is a treatment approach that aims to manage pain and improve function using non-surgical methods. This treatment often includes methods like applying hot packs to relax muscles and increase circulation, and using a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device to help relieve pain.

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength assessments

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Muscle strength assessments were performed using a MicroFET brand handheld dynamometer.

  2. Muscle shortness

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Muscle shortness was measured using standard clinical evaluation methods. The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are major opposing groups in the thigh, while the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a key muscle involved in hip movements.

  3. Joint Range of Motion

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Joint range of motion measurements were evaluated separately for the right and left sides using a standard goniometer

  4. Muscle Reaction Time

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The BlazePod TTM (Play Coyotta Ltd.) device was used for the assessment of muscle reaction time. This device is a wireless system consisting of LED lights and a central controller, and it's designed to measure a participant's response time to specific light signals.

  5. Daily Living Activities

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, which ranges from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), with higher scores indicating a better outcome.

  6. Pain Assessment

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Participants' pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All data was collected by a physiotherapist in a one-on-one session within a clinical setting and manually recorded on standard evaluation forms.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 15, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 17, 2025

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